Volleyball: what can the libero do and how do replacements work in rotation?
Learn where the libero can play, which actions are restricted, and why libero replacements during rotation are not regular substitutions.
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Medley swimming: why does the stroke order change between the individual event and the relay?
See the four-stroke sequence in the individual medley and medley relay, and understand how starts and exchanges explain the difference.
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7-point or 10-point tennis tie-break: when each format decides the set or match
Learn when tennis uses a 7-point tie-break, a 10-point match tie-break or a 10-point deciding-set tie-break, with ATP, WTA, ITF and Grand Slam examples.
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2026 Asian Games start today: dates, 43 sports, 54 venues and opening ceremony
A guide to the start of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, including dates, opening ceremony time, sports, key venues and how to follow the event.
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SP Open today: quarterfinal order of play, times and Brazilian players in doubles
See the SP Open quarterfinal order for September 18, the minimum start times for each session and when Victória Barros, Nauhany Silva and Luisa Stefani play doubles.
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2026 Indonesian MotoGP: Mandalika dates, Brasília time difference and weekend sequence
Mandalika hosts MotoGP from October 9 to 11, 2026. See the 11-hour difference from Brasília, the standard session order and what is still unconfirmed.
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MotoGP Japan 2026 at Motegi: dates, time difference and ticket checklist
The Japanese GP runs October 2 to 4 at Motegi. Check the 12-hour difference from Brasilia, ticket types, circuit access and what to verify before buying.
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F1 2027 calendar: 24 Grands Prix, 10 Sprints and the returns of Portugal and Türkiye
See the dates for all 24 Grands Prix in 2027, the 10 Sprint weekends, the returns of Portimão and Istanbul, and what still depends on homologation.
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2026 Austrian MotoGP: Brazil times for qualifying, Sprint and the Spielberg race
See Brasília times for Practice, Q1, Q2, the Sprint and the 2026 Austrian MotoGP race, including the time-zone conversion and the key sessions to watch.
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Copenhagen 2026 World Road Running Championships: how elite and mass runners share the same weekend
The road mile and 5km are on Saturday and the half marathon on Sunday: see the start order, time limits and the difference between elite and mass participation.
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Why is the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix being held in Malaysia? Sepang and the October 2–4 dates explained
The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix was moved to Sepang after the April round did not take place. Here is why the name was kept, where the race fits in the calendar, and what formal caveat...
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2026 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: why F1 is racing at Sepang and the Brazil-time schedule
The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix will exceptionally be held at Sepang, Malaysia, from October 2 to 4. See why the venue changed and the practice, qualifying and race times in Brasília.
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2026 Singapore Grand Prix: session times and how Marina Bay’s first Sprint changes the weekend
The Singapore Grand Prix runs October 9–11. See the session order, Singapore and Brasília times, and what changes with Marina Bay’s first F1 Sprint.
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Courts & Nets
Volleyball, basketball, handball and other court sports, from the rules to the main competitions.
2026 South American Women’s Volleyball Championship at Maracanãzinho: format, teams and Brazil schedule
Six teams play in Rio from September 8 to 13; the champion qualifies for LA 2028 and all three medalists reach the 2027 World Cup.
Read articleVolleyball: what can the libero do and how do replacements work in rotation?
Learn where the libero can play, which actions are restricted, and why libero replacements during rotation are not regular substitutions.
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2026 Women's Basketball World Cup: groups, play-in round and road to the Final
See who goes straight to the Quarter-Finals, how the qualification games work, and the knockout matchups and dates in Berlin.
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Swimming, open water, water polo, diving, rowing, canoeing and other competitions in or on the water.
WSL Sunset Maresias 2026: times, sections, prices and how to combine surf and concerts
A guide to September 26 in Maresias: gates, artists, sections, prices, entry rules and the difference between WSL Sunset and the São Sebastião Pro.
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2026 Swimming World Cup: Baku, Tashkent and Astana dates and how the circuit works
See the dates of all three October stops, the time difference from Brasília, how the tour works and what to watch in Baku, Tashkent and Astana.
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Water Polo 4x4: how the new format works at the inaugural Dubrovnik championship
Learn the player count, field size, possession clock, sets, two-point goal and broadcast details for Water Polo 4x4 in Dubrovnik.
Read articleMedley swimming: why does the stroke order change between the individual event and the relay?
See the four-stroke sequence in the individual medley and medley relay, and understand how starts and exchanges explain the difference.
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Artistic and rhythmic gymnastics, trampoline and disciplines in which execution, technique and movement define the competition.
2026 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Rotterdam: schedule, format and what to watch
The Worlds run from October 17 to 25 at Rotterdam Ahoy. See the stages, Brasília times and what to watch in team, all-around and apparatus events.
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Athletics, running, cycling, triathlon and events centered on speed, distance and endurance.
2026 São Paulo F1 GP: practice, qualifying and race times at Interlagos
See the 2026 São Paulo F1 Grand Prix schedule in Brasília time, including practice, qualifying and the race from November 6–8 at Interlagos.
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2026 Azerbaijan GP: race date and Baku times in Brazil
The Azerbaijan GP takes place on Saturday, September 26. See the Baku schedule and its conversion to Brasília time.
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2026 Spanish F1 Grand Prix: Brasília times for practice, qualifying and the Sep. 11-13 race
Check the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix schedule in Brasília time, including practice, qualifying, the race and the five-hour difference from Madrid.
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Ultimate Championship 2026: how the lane draft, jump-off and 8–8–6–4 cuts work
Understand where the 200m lane draft, vertical-jump jump-off and 8–8–6–4 field-event cuts apply at the 2026 Ultimate Championship.
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Another Arena is a blog dedicated to sports beyond the usual focus on football. We follow volleyball, basketball, swimming, gymnastics, athletics, combat sports, tennis, cricket, and many other disciplines, combining relevant news, schedules, rule explainers, athletes, competitions, and context. The goal is to let fans follow the sports they already love while helping new readers discover disciplines that usually receive less coverage.